World Bank Group
Manager: WBG Data, Information and AI Enablement
World Bank Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Manager: WBG Data, Information and AI Enablement
Job # req34696 • Organization: World Bank • Grade: GH • Term Duration: 3 years • Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment • Location: Washington, DC, United States • Closing Date: 11/14/2025 (11:59pm UTC)
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and AI, data and information capability enablement across business areas.
Develop and maintain strategic plans and investment roadmaps for enterprise data, information and AI maturity.
Align initiatives with organizational priorities, emerging trends, and business needs.
Facilitate prioritization and benefits realization through portfolio management.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and coordinate communication strategies for major initiatives.
Partner with ITSLearning, Knowledge Department and Digital VPU to design and deliver literacy programs across data, AI, and information domains.
Lead the development and rollout of self‑service platforms and citizen data science/AI initiatives.
Coordinate with platform and delivery teams to ensure usability, support, and scalability.
Provide office hours and expert clinics to support technically challenging problems and promote adoption.
Identify and nurture champions within business areas to scale citizen‑led innovation.
Foster communities of practice around data tools, citizen coding, AI experimentation and open knowledge.
Organize awareness events, showcases and learning sessions to promote engagement and innovation.
Build high‑value external partnerships in data, AI and information domains.
Collaborate with ITSTI to facilitate cross‑functional innovation programs and pilots.
Lead transformation, adoption, and cultural shifts.
Build, lead, and develop a diverse, high‑performing team with clear goals and accountability.
Foster an environment of inclusion, collaboration and continuous learning.
Provide coaching, feedback and growth opportunities to strengthen staff capabilities.
Selection Criteria Skills Required
Strategic planning and portfolio management
Stakeholder engagement and communications
Leading communities of practice
Design and enablement of enterprise‑wide data and information literacy and outreach programs
Design and enablement of safe citizen coding and citizen data science capabilities
Innovation facilitation and design thinking
Change management and organizational development
Performance measurement and impact evaluation
Broad understanding of data, information and knowledge technology products and services.
Prior Experience
12 years, with at least 10 in a leadership experience in capability‑building or enablement roles
Designing and scaling enterprise‑wide literacy or self‑service initiatives
Driving adoption of data, AI, or information technologies
Building partnerships and fostering cross‑functional collaboration, communities of practice
Leading change and innovation programs
People management
Education & Certification
Advanced degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Organizational Development, or related field
Required: Change Management certification (e.g. Prosci), Agile (e.g. CSM, SAFe)
Preferred: Data/Information Management (e.g. DMBOK), Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS)
Within the first year
Consolidate the Enablement and Outreach capability and team.
Drive a step‑change in enterprise capability by launching and scaling literacy programs and self‑service initiatives.
Establish communities of practice around data tools, citizen coding, and AI experimentation.
Collaborate with ITSTI and business partners to launch ‘AI Studio’.
Build strong partnerships with ITSLearning, Knowledge Department, Digital VPU, DEC and other business units.
Act as a visible advocate and thought leader for responsible data and AI use.
Demonstrate measurable improvements in adoption and engagement.
Develop, manage, and grow a skilled, engaged delivery team.
WBG Culture Attributes
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. Sub‑Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Job # req34696 • Organization: World Bank • Grade: GH • Term Duration: 3 years • Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment • Location: Washington, DC, United States • Closing Date: 11/14/2025 (11:59pm UTC)
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and AI, data and information capability enablement across business areas.
Develop and maintain strategic plans and investment roadmaps for enterprise data, information and AI maturity.
Align initiatives with organizational priorities, emerging trends, and business needs.
Facilitate prioritization and benefits realization through portfolio management.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and coordinate communication strategies for major initiatives.
Partner with ITSLearning, Knowledge Department and Digital VPU to design and deliver literacy programs across data, AI, and information domains.
Lead the development and rollout of self‑service platforms and citizen data science/AI initiatives.
Coordinate with platform and delivery teams to ensure usability, support, and scalability.
Provide office hours and expert clinics to support technically challenging problems and promote adoption.
Identify and nurture champions within business areas to scale citizen‑led innovation.
Foster communities of practice around data tools, citizen coding, AI experimentation and open knowledge.
Organize awareness events, showcases and learning sessions to promote engagement and innovation.
Build high‑value external partnerships in data, AI and information domains.
Collaborate with ITSTI to facilitate cross‑functional innovation programs and pilots.
Lead transformation, adoption, and cultural shifts.
Build, lead, and develop a diverse, high‑performing team with clear goals and accountability.
Foster an environment of inclusion, collaboration and continuous learning.
Provide coaching, feedback and growth opportunities to strengthen staff capabilities.
Selection Criteria Skills Required
Strategic planning and portfolio management
Stakeholder engagement and communications
Leading communities of practice
Design and enablement of enterprise‑wide data and information literacy and outreach programs
Design and enablement of safe citizen coding and citizen data science capabilities
Innovation facilitation and design thinking
Change management and organizational development
Performance measurement and impact evaluation
Broad understanding of data, information and knowledge technology products and services.
Prior Experience
12 years, with at least 10 in a leadership experience in capability‑building or enablement roles
Designing and scaling enterprise‑wide literacy or self‑service initiatives
Driving adoption of data, AI, or information technologies
Building partnerships and fostering cross‑functional collaboration, communities of practice
Leading change and innovation programs
People management
Education & Certification
Advanced degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Organizational Development, or related field
Required: Change Management certification (e.g. Prosci), Agile (e.g. CSM, SAFe)
Preferred: Data/Information Management (e.g. DMBOK), Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS)
Within the first year
Consolidate the Enablement and Outreach capability and team.
Drive a step‑change in enterprise capability by launching and scaling literacy programs and self‑service initiatives.
Establish communities of practice around data tools, citizen coding, and AI experimentation.
Collaborate with ITSTI and business partners to launch ‘AI Studio’.
Build strong partnerships with ITSLearning, Knowledge Department, Digital VPU, DEC and other business units.
Act as a visible advocate and thought leader for responsible data and AI use.
Demonstrate measurable improvements in adoption and engagement.
Develop, manage, and grow a skilled, engaged delivery team.
WBG Culture Attributes
Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. Sub‑Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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